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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION 7 Times Square Tower, 17 th Floor New York, NY 10036 ALLEGHANY CORPORATION REPORTS 2012 RESULTS: STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER COMMON SHARE INCREASES 10.8% SINCE 2011 YEAR-END NEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2013 Alleghany Corporation (NYSE-Y) reported stockholdersequity per common share of $379.13 as of December 31, 2012, an increase of 10.8% from stockholders’ equity per common share of $342.12 at 2011 year-end. Stockholders’ equity per common share as of December 31, 2012 reflects 8,360,959 shares issued in connection with the merger between Alleghany and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (“TransRe”), which closed on March 6, 2012. Alleghany’s results for 2012 include TransRe’s operations subsequent to the closing date. Results for the 2012 fourth quarter include an after-tax underwriting loss, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, of $267.8 million from Super Storm Sandy. In addition, fourth quarter after-tax investment income was reduced by $8.6 million as a result of Sandy losses at Alleghany’s Homesite Group Incorporated investment. Our recorded loss for Sandy is based on an analysis of reported claims, an underwriting review of in-force contracts, estimates of losses resulting from wind, flood and other perils, and other factors requiring considerable judgment. Our ultimate loss from Sandy may be materially different from the current estimate due to the broad size and complexity of the event and the preliminary nature of the available information. Results for the fourth quarter and full year include: An increase in stockholders’ equity to approximately $6.4 billion as of December 31, 2012 from approximately $2.9 billion as of December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting the merger and Alleghany’s net earnings and unrealized investment gains in 2012. Cash and invested assets as of December 31, 2012 of approximately $19.0 billion, compared with $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2011. A 2012 fourth quarter pre-tax loss, before merger-related items, of $147.4 million, compared with pre-tax earnings of $74.0 million for the 2011 fourth quarter. A 2012 fourth quarter net loss of $92.6 million or $5.47 per common share (presented on a basic basis throughout), compared with net earnings of $37.7 million or $4.38 per common share, for the 2011 fourth quarter. 2012 pre-tax earnings, before merger-related items, of $511.5 million, compared with $213.5 million for 2011. 2012 net earnings of $702.2 million or $45.48 per common share, compared with $143.3 million or $16.26 per common share for 2011. Net earnings for 2012 include merger-related items associated with the purchase of TransRe, including a gain of $494.9 million resulting from the application of purchase accounting treatment, amortization of intangible assets of $253.3 million and transaction costs of $33.8 million.

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION

7 Times Square Tower, 17th Floor

New York, NY 10036

ALLEGHANY CORPORATION REPORTS 2012 RESULTS:

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER COMMON SHARE

INCREASES 10.8% SINCE 2011 YEAR-END

NEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2013 – Alleghany Corporation (NYSE-Y) reported stockholders’

equity per common share of $379.13 as of December 31, 2012, an increase of 10.8% from stockholders’

equity per common share of $342.12 at 2011 year-end.

Stockholders’ equity per common share as of December 31, 2012 reflects 8,360,959 shares issued

in connection with the merger between Alleghany and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (“TransRe”), which

closed on March 6, 2012. Alleghany’s results for 2012 include TransRe’s operations subsequent to the

closing date.

Results for the 2012 fourth quarter include an after-tax underwriting loss, net of reinsurance and

reinstatement premiums, of $267.8 million from Super Storm Sandy. In addition, fourth quarter after-tax

investment income was reduced by $8.6 million as a result of Sandy losses at Alleghany’s Homesite Group

Incorporated investment.

Our recorded loss for Sandy is based on an analysis of reported claims, an underwriting review of

in-force contracts, estimates of losses resulting from wind, flood and other perils, and other factors

requiring considerable judgment. Our ultimate loss from Sandy may be materially different from the

current estimate due to the broad size and complexity of the event and the preliminary nature of the

available information.

Results for the fourth quarter and full year include:

An increase in stockholders’ equity to approximately $6.4 billion as of December 31, 2012 from

approximately $2.9 billion as of December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting the merger and

Alleghany’s net earnings and unrealized investment gains in 2012.

Cash and invested assets as of December 31, 2012 of approximately $19.0 billion, compared with

$4.9 billion as of December 31, 2011.

A 2012 fourth quarter pre-tax loss, before merger-related items, of $147.4 million, compared with

pre-tax earnings of $74.0 million for the 2011 fourth quarter.

A 2012 fourth quarter net loss of $92.6 million or $5.47 per common share (presented on a basic

basis throughout), compared with net earnings of $37.7 million or $4.38 per common share, for the

2011 fourth quarter.

2012 pre-tax earnings, before merger-related items, of $511.5 million, compared with $213.5

million for 2011.

2012 net earnings of $702.2 million or $45.48 per common share, compared with $143.3 million or

$16.26 per common share for 2011. Net earnings for 2012 include merger-related items associated

with the purchase of TransRe, including a gain of $494.9 million resulting from the application of

purchase accounting treatment, amortization of intangible assets of $253.3 million and transaction

costs of $33.8 million.

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A summary of Alleghany’s pre-tax results for the three months and years ended December 31, 2012

and 2011 follows:

Three Months ended

December 31,

Year ended

December 31,

(in millions) 2012 2011 Change 2012 2011 Change

Underwriting profit (loss):

Reinsurance ($102.4)

$ -

($102.4)

$266.7

$ -

$266.7

Insurance (119.6) 8.8 (128.4) (46.4) 49.5 (95.9)

(222.0) 8.8 (230.8) 220.3 49.5 170.8

Net investment income 78.4 26.7 51.7 313.0 108.9 204.1

Net realized capital gains 38.0 63.3 (25.3) 157.9 127.1 30.8

Other than temporary impairment losses - (0.9) 0.9 (2.9) (3.6) 0.7

Other income 13.9 0.3 13.6 57.3 1.8 55.5

Other operating expenses (25.8) (12.1) (13.7) (123.7) (31.1) (92.6)

Corporate administration (8.1) (7.7) (0.4) (42.0) (21.7) (20.3)

Interest expense (21.8) (4.4) (17.4) (68.4) (17.4) (51.0)

Net earnings before merger related items

and income taxes ($147.4)

$74.0

($221.4)

$ 511.5

$213.5

$298.0

Merger-related items:

Gain on bargain purchase - - - 494.9 - 494.9

Amortization of intangible assets* (39.9) (0.8) (39.1) (253.3) (3.4) (249.9)

Transaction costs - (19.3) 19.3 (33.8) (19.3) (14.5)

(39.9) (20.1) (19.8) 207.8 (22.7) 230.5

Earnings before income taxes ($187.3) $53.9 ($241.2) $719.3 $190.8 $528.5

_________________

* Include immaterial amounts of ongoing amortization arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries other than TransRe.

Weston M. Hicks, President and chief executive officer, commented:

“Alleghany grew its book value per share by 10.8% during 2012. This growth reflects the

favorable impact of the TransRe merger, which was highly accretive to our earnings and book value,

underwriting profits at TransRe and RSUI, and a total return of 5.4% on our investment portfolio. The

performance of TransRe and RSUI was solid given the significant losses from Super Storm Sandy, which

will be the second or third costliest U.S. natural catastrophe in history.

“Both RSUI and Capitol Transamerica found opportunities to grow their business during 2012 as

the property/casualty insurance market continued to gradually improve. RSUI’s gross premiums written for

the year increased by 13.9% with double-digit growth in both the property and casualty lines. RSUI’s

premium growth was due to good renewal retention rates, strong new business submissions and modest

price increases. Capitol’s net premiums written on its continuing business grew by 8.7% in 2012 as agents

responded positively to its service initiatives.

“Lastly, in October 2012, Alleghany’s Board of Directors authorized a $300 million share

repurchase program. Through year-end 2012, we repurchased 53,346 shares of our common stock for

$17.8 million under this program. In addition, during 2013 through February 13th, we have repurchased

another 86,876 shares for $30.5 million.”

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2012 Fourth Quarter Underwriting Results

Alleghany’s underwriting loss for the 2012 fourth quarter was $222.0 million, compared with an $8.8

million profit in the fourth quarter of 2011, reflecting a $102.4 million underwriting loss for the reinsurance

segment (TransRe), and an underwriting loss of $119.6 million for the insurance segment, compared with a

modest underwriting profit in the 2011 fourth quarter. The underwriting loss was due to $412.0 million of

losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, from Sandy, comprised of $250.8 million for

TransRe and $161.2 million for RSUI.

Total net premiums written for the quarter were $1,024 million, compared with $174 million for the

2011 fourth quarter. The insurance segment’s net written premium for the quarter increased by 18.1% to

$205 million from the 2011 fourth quarter.

Alleghany’s combined ratio for the quarter was 120.0%, compared with 95.4% in the 2011 fourth

quarter. TransRe’s combined ratio for the quarter was 111.4%, and the insurance segment’s combined ratio

was 156.5%, compared with 95.4% during the 2011 fourth quarter.

2012 Underwriting Results

Alleghany’s underwriting profit in 2012 was $220.3 million, compared with $49.5 million in 2011.

The increase reflects the contribution of $266.7 million of underwriting profit for TransRe since the merger

closed on March 6, 2012, partially offset by an underwriting loss of $46.4 million for the insurance

segment. TransRe’s underwriting profit during the period was due primarily to the favorable impact of

purchase accounting on TransRe’s expense ratio, partially offset by losses from Sandy. The insurance

segment’s underwriting loss for 2012 was due primarily to net adverse reserve development at Capitol

Transamerica and losses at Pacific Comp, with favorable underwriting results at RSUI largely offset by

losses from Sandy.

Total net premiums written for the year were $3,724 million, compared with $775 million for 2011.

The insurance segment’s net premium written increased by 14.0% during 2012 to $883.2 million.

Alleghany’s combined ratio for the year was 94.1%, compared with 93.4% during 2011. TransRe’s

combined ratio during 2012 was 90.9%, and the insurance segment’s combined ratio was 105.7%,

compared with 93.4% during 2011.

Investment Performance

Alleghany’s net investment income for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 was $78.4 million and

$313.0 million, respectively, an increase of 194% and 187% over the corresponding 2011 periods,

reflecting the addition of TransRe’s investment portfolio. The interest income earned on TransRe’s fixed

income portfolio is net of a significant increase to amortization expense resulting from the write-up of the

portfolio’s amortized cost basis to its fair value as of the date of the merger. This increased amortization

expense reduced TransRe’s reported net investment income, compared with TransRe’s net investment

income prior to the merger.

Alleghany’s investment portfolio, excluding other invested assets, was $17.8 billion as of

December 31, 2012. The total return on the investment portfolio, excluding other invested assets, for 2012

was 5.4%, including returns of 4.6% on the fixed income portfolio and 4.1% on the equity portfolio. The

equity portfolio return compares with a 16.0% total return for the S&P 500 for 2012. The total portfolio

return exceeds the fixed income and equity returns due to favorable asset allocation shifts.

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Share Repurchases

In October 2012, Alleghany’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of its

common stock, at such times and at prices as management determines advisable, up to an aggregate of

$300.0 million. Through year-end 2012, Alleghany repurchased an aggregate of 53,346 shares of its

common stock in the open market for $17.8 million, at an average price per share of $333.08, under the

authorization.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding Alleghany’s 2012 fourth quarter and full year results, including

management’s discussion and analysis of Alleghany’s financial condition and results of operations, is

contained in Alleghany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, to be filed

with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about the date hereof. The Form 10-

K will be available on Alleghany’s website at www.alleghany.com and on the SEC’s website at

www.sec.gov. Readers are urged to review the Form 10-K for a more complete discussion of Alleghany’s

financial performance.

About Alleghany Corporation

Alleghany Corporation (NYSE-Y) creates value through owning and managing operating

subsidiaries and investments, anchored by a core position in property and casualty reinsurance and

insurance. Alleghany’s property and casualty subsidiaries include: Transatlantic Holdings, Inc., a leading

global reinsurer; RSUI Group, Inc., a national underwriter of property and liability specialty insurance

coverages; Capitol Transamerica Corporation, an underwriter of small commercial property, casualty and

surety insurance coverages; and Pacific Compensation Corporation, an underwriter of workers’

compensation insurance primarily in California.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Throughout this press release, Alleghany’s results of operations have been presented in the way that

Alleghany believes will be the most meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others

who use financial information in evaluating the performance of Alleghany. This presentation includes the

use of underwriting profit, which is a “non-GAAP financial measure,” as such term is defined in Regulation

G promulgated by the SEC. Underwriting profit represents net premiums earned less net loss and loss

adjustment expense and commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses, all as determined in

accordance with U.S. GAAP, and does not include net investment income, net realized capital gains, other

than temporary impairment losses, other income, other operating expenses, amortization of intangible assets

or interest expense. Alleghany consistently uses underwriting profit as a supplement to earnings before

income taxes, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, to evaluate the performance of its

segments and believes that underwriting profit provides useful additional information to investors because it

highlights net earnings attributable to a segment’s underwriting performance. Earnings before income taxes

may show a profit despite an underlying underwriting loss, and when underwriting losses persist over

extended periods, a reinsurance or insurance company’s ability to continue as an ongoing concern may be at

risk. However, underwriting profit is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for earnings

before income taxes or any other measures of operating performance prepared in accordance with U.S.

GAAP. A reconciliation of underwriting profit to earnings before income taxes is presented in the

schedules included herein.

# # #

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Forward-looking Statements

This release contains disclosures which are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private

Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not

relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,”

“expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the

negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements are based

upon Alleghany’s current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that

could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and Alleghany’s future financial condition and

results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Alleghany has no specific intention

to update these statements. The uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to,

• significant weather-related or other natural or human-made catastrophes and disasters;

• the cyclical nature of the property and casualty reinsurance and insurance industries;

• changes in market prices of Alleghany’s significant equity investments and changes in value of its

debt securities portfolio;

• adverse loss development for events insured by Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating

units in either the current year or prior years;

• the long-tail and potentially volatile nature of certain casualty lines of business written by

Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

• the cost and availability of reinsurance;

• exposure to terrorist acts and acts of war;

• the willingness and ability of Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units’ reinsurers to

pay reinsurance recoverables owed to its reinsurance and insurance operating units;

• changes in the ratings assigned to Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

• claims development and the process of estimating reserves;

• legal, political, judicial and regulatory changes, including the federal financial regulatory reform of

the insurance industry by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act;

• the uncertain nature of damage theories and loss amounts;

• the reliance by Alleghany’s reinsurance operating units on a limited number of brokers;

• increases in the levels of risk retention by Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

• the loss of key personnel of Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

• fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates;

• the failure to comply with the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing its

indebtedness;

• the ability to make payments on, or repay or refinance, its debt; and

• risks inherent in international operations.

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Additional risks and uncertainties include general economic and political conditions, including the

effects of a prolonged U.S. or global economic downturn or recession; changes in costs; variations in

political, economic or other factors; risks relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment;

effects of acquisition and disposition activities, inflation rates, or recessionary or expansive trends; changes

in interest rates; extended labor disruptions, civil unrest, or other external factors over which Alleghany has

no control; and changes in Alleghany’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, or intentions, which may

happen at any time at its discretion. As a consequence, current plans, anticipated actions, and future

financial condition and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by

Alleghany or on its behalf.

For more information, please contact:

Jeff Majtyka/Mike Smargiassi

Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

212-986-6667

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

2012 2011

Assets

Investments:

Available-for-sale securities at fair value:

Equity securities (cost: 2012 – $1,436,540; 2011 – $775,741) $1,424,014 $870,950

Debt securities (amortized cost: 2012 – $15,593,278; 2011 – $2,538,872) 15,999,538 2,679,528

Short-term investments 366,044 1,096,517

17,789,596 4,646,995

Other invested assets 537,350 179,815

Total investments 18,326,946 4,826,810

Cash 649,524 84,749

Accrued investment income 165,857 28,879

Premium balances receivable 585,195 147,006

Reinsurance recoverables 1,348,599 852,845

Ceded unearned premiums 154,980 142,946

Deferred acquisition costs 303,515 70,537

Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 34,118 17,906

Goodwill 83,447 48,095

Intangible assets, net of amortization 128,773 90,863

Current taxes receivable 79,933 0

Net deferred tax assets 532,569 80,975

Other assets 414,511 86,478Total assets $22,807,967 $6,478,089

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Loss and loss adjustment expenses $12,239,766 $2,313,035

Unearned premiums 1,705,342 549,740

Senior Notes 1,811,483 299,035

Reinsurance payable 67,654 45,462

Current taxes payable 0 16,247

Other liabilities 579,935 328,893

Total liabilities 16,404,180 3,552,412

Common stock (shares authorized: 2012 and 2011 – 22,000,000;

issued 2012 –17,478,746; 2011 – 9,117,787) 17,479 9,118

Contributed capital 3,619,912 938,037

Accumulated other comprehensive income 250,508 155,532

Treasury stock, at cost (2012 – 588,123 shares; 2011 – 566,141 shares) (175,818) (167,319)

Retained earnings 2,691,706 1,990,309

Total stockholders’ equity 6,403,787 2,925,677Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $22,807,967 $6,478,089

(in thousands, except share amounts)

December 31,

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Income Statement Information

2012 2011

Revenues

Net premiums earned $3,733,005 $747,639

Net investment income 312,998 108,910

Net realized capital gains 157,879 127,141

Other than temporary impairment losses (2,907) (3,607)

Gain on bargain purchase 494,940 0

Other income 57,297 1,754

Total revenues 4,753,212 981,837

Costs and Expenses

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses 2,630,170 429,986

Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses 882,502 268,125

Other operating expenses 123,700 31,101

Corporate administration 75,842 41,007

Amortization of intangible assets 253,298 3,355

Interest expense 68,424 17,426

Total costs and expenses 4,033,936 791,000

Earnings before income taxes 719,276 190,837

Income taxes 17,032 47,586

Net earnings $702,244 $143,251

(in thousands)

Years Ended December 31,

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Income Statement Information

2012 2011

Revenues

Net premiums earned $1,110,091 $192,572

Net investment income 78,430 26,736

Net realized capital gains 38,050 63,253

Other than temporary impairment losses 0 (851)

Gain on bargain purchase 0 0

Other income 13,863 300

Total revenues 1,240,434 282,010

Costs and Expenses

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses 1,042,355 114,568

Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses 289,693 69,226

Other operating expenses 25,790 12,103

Corporate administration 8,151 26,977

Amortization of intangible assets 39,905 839

Interest expense 21,840 4,377

Total costs and expenses 1,427,734 228,090

Earnings before income taxes (187,300) 53,920

Income taxes (94,688) 16,249

Net earnings ($92,612) $37,671

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31,

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Cash and Investments

(in millions)

December 31, December 31,

2012 2011

Equity securities:

Common stock 1,424.0$ 871.0$ Preferred stock - -

Total equity securities 1,424.0 871.0

Debt securities:

U.S. Government obligations 522.9 267.8

Municipal bonds 6,304.1 1,113.6

Foreign government obligations 816.0 -

U.S. corporate bonds 3,515.7 354.1

Foreign corporate bonds 2,198.5 83.5

Mortgage and asset-backed securities:

Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,662.5 497.3

Commercial mortgage-backed securities 510.1 144.7 Other asset-backed securities 469.7 218.5

Total debt securities 15,999.5 2,679.5

Other invested assets:

Equity method investments 191.9 129.8

Partnership investments 311.9 23.6 Other 33.6 26.4

537.4 179.8

Short-term investments 366.0 1,096.5

Total investments 18,326.9 4,826.8

Cash 649.5 84.7

Total cash and investments 18,976.4$ 4,911.5$

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Net Investment Income

(in millions)

For the Three Months Ended December 31,

2012 2011

Interest income 87.9$ 23.8$

Dividends 10.4 8.0

Equity in income (losses) of Homesite (16.4) (3.5)

Equity in income (losses) of ORX (0.3) 2.7

Other investment income (losses) 2.1 (2.3)

Total investment income 83.7 28.7

Investment expenses (5.3) (2.0)

Net investment income 78.4$ 26.7$

Net investment income - after tax* 70.8$ 23.8$

For the Year Ended December 31,

2012 2011

Interest income 306.1$ 100.0$

Dividends 24.9 37.8

Equity in income (losses) of Homesite (6.9) (20.2)

Equity in income (losses) of ORX (4.5) (0.7)

Other investment income (losses) 10.2 (1.2)

Total investment income 329.8 115.7

Investment expenses (16.8) (6.8)

Net investment income 313.0$ 108.9$

Net investment income - after tax* 271.1$ 90.0$

* Reflects income tax at a 35.0 percent statutory rate, except for tax-exempt interest income and dividends

subject to dividends-received deductions.

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